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Community College Instructor Training Coordinator (4536U) 25328

University of California Berkeley

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Posted:
July 17, 2018
Location:
Berkeley, California
Salary:
Open




Job Title:
Community College Instructor Training Coordinator (4536U) #25328

Job ID:
25328

Location:
Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Department
CEP Puente Project

About Berkeley

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's most iconic teaching and research institutions. Since 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world. Berkeley's culture of openness, freedom and acceptanceacademic and artistic, political and culturalmake it a very special place for students, faculty and staff.

Berkeley is committed to hiring and developing staff who want to work in a high performing culture that supports the outstanding work of our faculty and students. In deciding whether to apply for a staff position at Berkeley, candidates are strongly encouraged to consider the alignment of the Berkeley Workplace Culture with their potential for success at http://jobs.berkeley.edu/why-berkeley.html.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 7/27/18

Departmental Overview

The Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP) is the primary unit on campus charged with developing and implementing programs and strategies to improve academic preparation, expand educational opportunities, and ensure access to higher education and to the University of California for low-income and educationally-disadvantaged students. Working in partnership with local schools and communities, CEP improves academic achievement and expands post-secondary educational opportunities for students who face significant barriers to college.

The PUENTE Program is a statewide academic, counseling and mentoring program that supports students in building the skills necessary for success in both academic and career goals while in high school and community college. Students enrolled in the community college PUENTE program work closely with their Counselor, English Instructor and Mentor to prepare for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Puente is housed in the Division of Equity and Inclusion (E&I), in the Center for Educational Partnerships (CEP) at UC Berkeley.

The primary duty of the Instructor Training Coordinator is to develop and implement programs and strategies for community colleges. This position provides English Instructors with integral knowledge about English in the community college setting, and trains and supports Puente instructors and other faculty at community college sites. Puente's pedagogy is unique, based on research on current trends and practices in the fields of composition, teaching, counseling and mentoring.

Responsibilities

TRAINING
As part of a team, develop and implement year-round, research-based, and differentiated training activities and materials that are responsive to Puente English component and mentor component needs.

Participate in the design and development of Puente's Community College Training Plan, and participate in developing a training framework, which supports the Puente Model and structure; implement and conduct the 7-day institute to train new Puente team members; design and implement ongoing training workshops throughout the year.

Keep current with research and trends for educationally underrepresented student populations and provide innovative strategies and methods for instructors to apply in their coordination of the program at their sites.

Contribute to basic Puente training offerings through the creation of training material, especially within the area of English

Develop materials for mentor and service learning component

Design and implement special projects, including curricular teaching units, as needed;

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Through e-mail, telephone conversations and site visits, support and monitor the work of Puente teams throughout the year;

As a part of a team, develop reporting mechanisms to monitor program implementation;

As necessary make presentations to professional, educational and community; conferences and organizations about the Puente Project;.

Ensure English component and mentor activities at sites comply with Puente pedagogy and principles on issues of equity.

Provide support for Puente teams in implementing student and family activities in at their sites

Assist with expansion of new community college sites.

Support community college Initiatives, such AB705, Co-requisite and professional development for non-Puente practitioners

MEETINGS AND REPORTING
Attend and participate in community college weekly and quarterly meetings, statewide planning meetings and retreats.

Provide updates on sites, and English component.

Attend required meetings (including but not limited to CEP, E&I, Transfer Preparation

PRESENTATIONS AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
Contribute to development of electronic materials for Puente's website, and other marketing materials and reports.

As necessary, make presentations to professional, educational, and community

Required Qualifications

  • At least four years experience in teaching English at the community college or university level; familiarity with AB705 and co-requisite requirement
  • Demonstrated success in creating curriculum and strategies that support educationally underserved students' learning;
  • Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of Latino and other multicultural literature and cultures to facilitate students' home to school connections and accelerate students' literacy skills;
  • Demonstrated success in designing and presenting workshops
  • Demonstrated understanding of asset-based approaches to teaching both adults and students;
  • Demonstrated interest and success in community-building among and between adults and students;
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current research literature relating to educationally disadvantaged students;
  • Strong project management skills. Ability to prioritize work assignments and manage multiple critical projects with deadlines;
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities;
  • Willingness and ability to travel to regional sites and statewide training sites

    Education/Training:
  • BA required or equivalent experience, Masters degree in English Composition/ MFA related area preferred

    Salary & Benefits

    The annual salary range for this position is $55,000 - $84,000.

    For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

    http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

    How to Apply

    Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

    Conviction History Background

    This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

    Mandated Reporter

    This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see: http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
    For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
    http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

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    About University of California Berkeley
    The University of California was chartered in 1868 and its flagship campus - envisioned as a "City of Learning" - was established at Berkeley, on San Francisco Bay. Today the world's premier public university and a wellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupies a 1,232 acre campus with a sylvan 178-acre central core. From this home its academic community makes key contributions to the economic and social well-being of the Bay Area, California, and the nation.
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